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ET12 VJK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,822 mi
Last recorded69,822 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 69,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,755 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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ET12 VJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET12 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ET12 VJK registered?

ET12 VJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is ET12 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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